Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Concert
The off-Broadway St. Luke’s theater on West 46th Street is small and cozy; which makes it the perfect venue for Richard Skipper as “Carol Channing” in Concert. The one-“woman” show seems almost as though Carol were improving in your living room. With a big smile, the flutter of eyelashes, and an innocent roll of the wide child-like eyes, as well as “Carol’s” continued astonishment and deep appreciation of the audience’s reactions, Skipper presents a Carol that is truly endearing and delightful; you’re drawn in from the opening moment and deeply [...]
Read moreInception: a review
The new film staring Leonardo DiCaprio is a BIG idea. Too big! The acting is great, the special effects superb, and concept interesting. Yet after two and a half hours it falls short. All the elements were there, but it just like a doesn’t hit the spot. The dreams within dreams action is plenty, but beyond the coolness of the concept the film misses the opportunity to explore the subconcious baggage that we all carry and yet are so unaware of; settling instead for raw action for actions sake. All in all, those [...]
Read moreTypes of Startup Funding
There are several types of investors to consider when raising funds for your startup business. These include, Angels, Venture Capital, and Debt financing, to name a few. Learn what you need and how to approach them.
Read morePrivate Investors
With a well written business plan completed, it’s time to get your startup funded. (Published in Examiner Magazine) While there are many types of funding sources you can, and should, pursue, you might just find the underwriter you need close to home. Talk initially with friends and family. They know you; they trust you, so all you have to do is sell the idea, not yourself. No never means no. As an entrepreneur you need to continually talk up your business idea. If friends and/or family won’t, or can’t invest, they may [...]
Read moreBusiness Plans; What To Know
If you had an idea that would change the world, or at the very least change the way certain aspects of business or civilization were conducted – say with a new scientific or technological breakthrough –, and the concept had some valid basis, like a theoretical formula or successful test, for example, then you might be able to raise development capital with nothing more than that idea written on a napkin. Anything less however, is going to require a business plan, or, at the minimum an executive summary. Which [of [...]
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About Brie Austin
Co-author of I'd Do It Again, he is a columnist/reporter for a variety of magazines in the areas of music, lifestyle, nightlife, travel and business. He also writes business documents and creates copy for websites.Follow me
